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Rhinoplasty in Korea — techniques, materials, cost, recovery and choosing a surgeon
A guide to nose surgery in Korea for international patients — bridge augmentation, tip plasty, alar reduction, hump and deviated nose correction, functional rhinoplasty, silicone vs. autologous cartilage, revision surgery, typical recovery, and live starting prices from verified Korean clinics on Mimi.
Rhinoplasty is the second most requested surgery by international patients in Korea after eye surgery. Korean surgeons are known for combining bridge augmentation with detailed tip work using the patient's own cartilage, producing a nose that looks refined rather than "done". This guide explains the options, what drives the price, recovery, and how to pick a surgeon.
Rhinoplasty on Mimi right now
| Category | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty | 390,000 KRW | 3,000,000 KRW | 8,000,000 KRW |
Prices are starting prices entered by each clinic and are refreshed daily. The final cost is confirmed after a consultation.
See all Rhinoplasty clinics & pricesThe main procedures
Bridge (dorsal) augmentation
Raises a low bridge with a silicone or Gore-Tex implant, or with autologous tissue (rib cartilage, dermofat). Silicone is the most common in Korea; rib cartilage is used for major augmentation, revisions and patients who prefer no implant.
Tip plasty
Refines a round or bulbous tip with septal or ear cartilage grafts. Tip work is what most distinguishes a natural Korean rhinoplasty result.
Alar / nostril reduction
Narrows wide nostrils or a wide nasal base. Often combined with tip plasty.
Hump removal and long or deviated nose correction
Reshapes the bone and cartilage; a deviated nose is often corrected together with septal surgery.
Functional rhinoplasty
Corrects breathing problems (deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, valve collapse) at the same time as the cosmetic procedure.
Revision rhinoplasty
Corrects implant visibility, deviation, contracture (short nose) or an unsatisfying shape from a previous surgery. Revisions often require rib cartilage and a surgeon who specialises in them.
Materials: silicone vs. your own cartilage
- Silicone implant: predictable shape, lower cost, easy to remove or exchange. Risk of visibility or shifting in thin skin over many years.
- Gore-Tex: softer look, integrates with tissue, harder to remove.
- Septal / ear cartilage: used for the tip in almost every Korean rhinoplasty.
- Rib (costal) cartilage: strongest support for major augmentation and revisions; adds a small chest incision and cost. Donor rib cartilage is an alternative some clinics offer.
Ask the clinic which combination it recommends for your skin thickness and goals. Clinic procedure pages on Mimi usually list the materials the clinic uses.
Cost in Korea
Rhinoplasty pricing spans a wide range because the plan varies so much: a tip-only procedure with ear cartilage sits at the low end, bridge plus tip in the middle, and rib-cartilage revisions at the top. The live table above shows starting prices clinics on Mimi have entered. A quote should state the implant material, the cartilage source, the anaesthesia type and the follow-up schedule. See the cost guide.
Recovery timeline
- Day 0–3: swelling and bruising around the eyes; sleep with your head raised.
- Day 7: splint and stitches removed; most patients fly home after this visit.
- Week 2–4: bruising gone; the nose still looks slightly swollen, especially the tip.
- Month 3–6: tip swelling subsides; the final shape settles by 6–12 months.
Plan 7–10 days in Korea. Avoid glasses resting on the bridge for about a month and contact sports for longer.
This week's most consulted: Rhinoplasty
SiliconeGLOVI PLASTIC SURGERY10
Nasal BridgeBoneEye Plastic Surgery10
Autologous TissueHYUNDAI AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY11
Short NoseYerom Plastic Surgery10
How to choose a rhinoplasty surgeon
- Look for a board-certified plastic surgeon (or ENT specialist for functional work) who does rhinoplasty every week.
- Review before & after photos of noses that started like yours: low bridge, bulbous tip, hump, or previous surgery.
- Ask how the surgeon handles thin skin and what the plan is if the implant ever needs to come out.
- For revisions, ask how many revision cases the surgeon does and whether they use rib cartilage.
Korean clinics for Rhinoplasty on Mimi
Verified clinics on Mimi that list Rhinoplasty. The descriptions below are written by each clinic on its own procedure pages; open the links for the full page, prices and before & after photos.
Yerom Plastic Surgery
Eye · Nose · Lifting · Treatment99 video consultationsMeticulous and delicate surgery by a female board-certified plastic surgeon with 25 years of experience, supported by a comprehensive safety system
Rhinoplasty at this clinic
Concept of correcting low nasal bridge/tip height — from Yerom Plastic Surgery's procedure page
Doctors: Minhwa Na
Category of surgeries to improve nasal tip shape/height/angle — from Yerom Plastic Surgery's procedure page
Doctors: Minhwa Na
Questions Yerom Plastic Surgery answers
Q. Is functional rhinoplasty possible when having nose surgery?
If you have breathing discomfort due to rhinitis or a deviated septum, it can be improved at the same time as the cosmetic procedure.
Q. What materials are used during nose surgery?
Our hospital uses only autologous tissue from your own body. As for foreign material, except for silicone for the nasal bridge, we use only ear cartilage, septal cartilage, and autologous rib cartilage.
Luho Plastic Surgery
Eye · Nose · Fat · Lifting99 video consultationsHonest plastic surgery, expert care.
Rhinoplasty at this clinic
Nasal BridgeFrom 4,000,000 KRW
- One-line summary: Ruho Plastic Surgery’s wide nasal bridge surgery narrows the width of the nose to create a more refined appearance. - Key advantages: A board-certified specialist is responsible for the entire process, from consultation through surgery, and safety is enhanced… — from Luho Plastic Surgery's procedure page
Doctors: Joonyoung Kim, Sung Jae Wee, Manage
Low Bridge NoseFrom 3,000,000 KRW
- One-line summary: Low nose rhinoplasty offered by Ruho Plastic Surgery is a procedure to raise the nasal bridge while considering overall facial harmony. — from Luho Plastic Surgery's procedure page
Doctors: Joonyoung Kim, Sung Jae Wee, Manage
Questions Luho Plastic Surgery answers
Q. How can I make a consultation appointment?
You can make a reservation by selecting your preferred date and time through the in-app video consultation booking feature. The available time slots of the doctor will be shown, and you may choose the time you prefer.
Q. How much is the surgery cost?
The surgery cost varies depending on the type of procedure and your individual condition. You can be informed of the exact cost after consulting with the doctor through a video consultation. The basic price range can be found on each procedure’s detailed page.
HYUNDAI AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
Eye · Nose · Breast · Body59 video consultationsHyundai Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic enhances client satisfaction through the aesthetic perfection of plastic surgery.
Rhinoplasty at this clinic
Concept of correcting long nose length or arrow-shaped nose — from HYUNDAI AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY's procedure page
Doctors: Hyundai mihak
Revision surgery to correct deformation/complications/dissatisfaction after rhinoplasty — from HYUNDAI AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY's procedure page
Doctors: Hyundai mihak
Questions HYUNDAI AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY answers
Q. How can I make an appointment for a consultation?
You can make a reservation by selecting your desired date and time through the in-app video consultation booking feature. The doctor’s available time slots will be displayed, and you may choose your preferred time.
Q. How much is the surgery cost?
The cost of surgery varies depending on the type of procedure and your individual condition. You can receive guidance on the exact cost after consulting with the doctor through a video consultation. The basic price range can be checked on each procedure detail page.
MARBLE PLASTIC SURGERY
Eye · Nose · Facial · Breast137 video consultationsAt Marvel, where patients always come first, we continuously strive for you.
Rhinoplasty at this clinic
Concept of correcting thick nasal tip/soft tissue — from MARBLE PLASTIC SURGERY's procedure page
Doctors: Il beom Seo, Jun hyung Kim
Functional surgery/treatment concept to improve nasal obstruction due to turbinate hypertrophy/rhinitis — from MARBLE PLASTIC SURGERY's procedure page
Doctors: Il beom Seo, Jun hyung Kim
Questions MARBLE PLASTIC SURGERY answers
Q. How can I make an appointment for a consultation?
You can make a reservation by selecting your desired date and time through the in-app video consultation booking feature. The doctor's available time slots will be displayed, and you may choose your preferred time.
Q. How much does the surgery cost?
The cost of surgery varies depending on the type of procedure and your individual condition. You can receive guidance on the exact cost after consulting with the doctor through a video consultation. The basic price range can be found on each procedure’s detailed page.
Lara plastic surgery
Eye · Nose · Facial · Body44 video consultationsLara
Rhinoplasty at this clinic
Category of corrections tailored to nose shape characteristics (low nose/hooked nose, etc.) — from Lara plastic surgery's procedure page
Doctors: Jongdo Kim, Daekwan Kim, LEE SEUL PARK
Rhinoplasty customized for male facial characteristics, creating a masculine and natural nose line to improve overall facial balance. — from Lara plastic surgery's procedure page
Doctors: Jongdo Kim, Daekwan Kim, LEE SEUL PARK
Questions Lara plastic surgery answers
Q. How do I make an appointment for a consultation?
You can make a reservation by selecting your desired date and time through the in-app video consultation booking feature. The available time slots of the doctor will be displayed, and you may choose your preferred time.
Q. How much does the surgery cost?
The cost of surgery varies depending on the type of procedure and your individual condition. You can be informed of the exact cost after consulting with the doctor through a video consultation. The basic price range can be checked on each procedure detail page.
GLOVI PLASTIC SURGERY
Eye · Nose · Facial · Breast15 video consultationsGlobee Plastic Surgery Clinic, Leading Premium Stem Cell-Based Anti-Aging
Rhinoplasty at this clinic
A rhinoplasty technique that uses a silicone implant placed along the nasal dorsum to enhance bridge height and improve overall nasal definition while considering individual nasal anatomy. — from GLOVI PLASTIC SURGERY's procedure page
Doctors: Rho Bongil
Revision surgery to correct deformation/complications/dissatisfaction after rhinoplasty — from GLOVI PLASTIC SURGERY's procedure page
Doctors: Rho Bongil
Questions GLOVI PLASTIC SURGERY answers
Q. How do I make an appointment for a consultation?
You can make a reservation by selecting your desired date and time through the in-app video consultation booking feature. The available time slots of the doctor will be displayed, and you may choose your preferred time.
Q. How much does the surgery cost?
The cost of surgery varies depending on the type of procedure and your individual condition. You can be informed of the exact cost after consulting with the doctor through a video consultation. The basic price range can be checked on each procedure detail page.
FAQ
How much does rhinoplasty cost in Korea?
It depends on what is done: tip only, bridge plus tip, hump or deviation correction, functional work, and whether rib cartilage is used. Revisions are priced higher. The live table on this page shows starting prices entered by clinics on Mimi; get a written quote that names the materials.
Is silicone safe for the nasal bridge?
Silicone implants have been used in Asian rhinoplasty for decades and are safe in experienced hands. The main long-term concerns are visibility in thin skin and, rarely, infection or contracture, which is why tip support is done with your own cartilage and why surgeons match implant size to your skin.
How long should I stay in Korea for rhinoplasty?
About 7–10 days. The splint and stitches come out around day 7, and surgeons like to see you once more before you fly.
Can breathing problems be fixed at the same time?
Yes. Functional rhinoplasty (septoplasty, turbinate reduction) is commonly combined with cosmetic rhinoplasty in Korea. Mention breathing issues in your first message so the clinic plans for it.
When will the final result be visible?
Most of the swelling is gone by one month, but the tip continues to refine for 6–12 months. Judge the result at six months, not at two weeks.
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This content is general information for international patients and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Recovery times, risks and costs vary by person and clinic. Always make medical decisions in consultation with a licensed doctor.